Tuesday 30 March 2010

art = inspiration = happy

Firstly, let me put this in context. I grew up on horror films. As a kid my first memory was being sat in front of the television, watching Friday the 13th with my babysitter. Growing up, horror films from the 70s and early 80s were my thing. I knew them all.

You either love horror films or you hate them. I fall in to the love category. As an artist myself, there is something very appealing about these films and the directors, and their complete freedom to express themselves and let their creativity run wild. There are no rules in horror.

Over the years these films have been one of the biggest influences of my life. Yes, there were always artists that I obsessed about. Picasso, Magritte, Waterhouse, Lichtenstein, the list goes on…

But one artist stayed with me: Mr Dario Argento. The first film I saw of his was Suspiria. I was completely blown away by the colours of the film and the creativity of the director. Dario Argento priority is not about writing a perfect script, or bringing out amazing skills in his actors. His message is clear, its about creating the perfect, original shot. And that is what I love.

You may see these films as violent, aggressive, d-grade trash. All I see is freedom at it’s finest.






Sunday 28 March 2010

art = inspiration = happy

One of my favourite photos ever.  I have this in my bathroom.  His work is so beatuiful.

Sir Cecil Beaton, Self portrait c. 1930
British, 1904 - 1980

Tuesday 23 March 2010

rockstar...waitrose style...

...just another sign in a supermarket...

...or is it?



Thursday 11 March 2010

music = happy

favourites from the last few years...
Another cracker.  Released in 2007, it's still on my playlist.  go Sia

Sia - Lady Croissant

Wednesday 10 March 2010

music = happy

favourites from the last few years...
an oldie released in 2008, but still so much fun. 

Sigur Rós - Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust

music = happy

...I tried to fight this one, but in the end I too gave in.  This album (released last September) is perfect for chilling at home on the couch, drinking coffee, sun shining through the windows...nice one

Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson - break up

the joy of toilet grafitti


there is nothing better than good, solid, drunken grafitti to read in a toilet. 

if I owned my own house I would totally paint the walls with blackboard paint so everyone could have their say. 

heres a little special from the exeter pub in adelaide, including a little 'scrappy' mention